Plan and prepare if you want the most robust begonia flowers this summer. Tuberous begonias are slow to sprout. Therefore, giving the tubers a jumpstart by starting them indoors in late winter or early spring has huge benefits. Don’t delay planning and preparing; the earlier a plan is formed, the better positioned you will be to have healthy, happy begonias…Read More
Shhh! Don’t say it. You know, the F word! No, not that F word, the gardening F word: FROST! There aren’t many other words that a gardener hears that invoke such panic. In the spring, when the F word is mentioned, you may see neighbors frantically covering their tender annuals with sheets. During the fall gardening season, frost takes on…Read More
Gardening has no rules. Experimenting and learning through trial and error is common practice among garden enthusiasts. But gardening does have guidelines and suggestions for what will produce the best result. When transplanting spring bulbs follow these guidelines below to learn when the best time to transplant spring blooming bulbs is. Transplanting Spring Blooming Bulbs Reasons to Transplant Spring Blooming…Read More
I took a recent 3-month leave from work to visit all the botanical gardens in a 1000-mile radius. Ha! Only in my dreams. On a serious note, I did take 3 months off for maternity leave to spend time with my newborn baby boy. During my time away from work I took a stroll through my local botanical garden. We…Read More
Storing bulbs over winter, can it be done? The short answer is yes, you can store bulbs over winter! The long answer is it depends on what kind of bulbs you would like to store over winter and for what reason. We’ll get into additional details on why you would store bulbs over winter. Which bulbs are best to store…Read More
Impress your friends at the next gathering with ten tulip facts that are sure to impress. Will your friends and family be expecting this information from you? Probably not. Will it make their day better? Absolutely! Learning these fun tulip facts will even make your spring display of tulips better planned out and more vibrant! Ten Tulip Facts Tulips were…Read More
Plant once and enjoy blooms for years. That is the goal of many gardeners. Busy lives and budgetary concerns make planting perennial bulbs appealing. You can plant hundreds of bulbs this fall and reap the rewards for years; it will be worth the time and effort to do so. If planting every season seems like a daunting task seeking out…Read More
The best thing about fall flower bulb planting is how easy they are to grow. Planting bulbs in the fall has other benefits, like cooler temperatures and fewer bugs to contend with. But, the ease of growing these bulbs is why you should plant bulbs this fall. For new gardeners, there are a few main principles and guidelines that will…Read More
Fall is an essential time in the world of peonies. Spring is when they put on their show of large and fragrant blooms. The actions taken in the fall can greatly impact the health and success of peonies in the spring. Whether you are planting bare-root peonies in the fall or caring for established plants how you plant and care…Read More
End the spring season with a colorful display of iris and allium flowers. Late spring is an exciting time for flowers and gardens. In late spring vegetable gardens have started and trees, shrubs and bulbs are still blooming. Transition into summer with a late spring garden of showy and colorful iris and allium. We’ll show you what plants you need,…Read More
If you need any help with gardening or if you have plant-related questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Jenny San Filippo. She can provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed with your next project!
If you’re looking to run a fundraiser in the fall, spring or during the holiday season, Flower Power Fundraising is an excellent option! Sell a wide assortment of bulbs and earn 50% profit on all of your sales! It’s fun and easy!